Many people have butterflies associated with various superstitions. In Christian culture, a butterfly is someone's soul. Therefore in Russia there was a sign - if the butterfly flew into the window, it should be carefully released.
Ancient signs about butterflies
Most butterflies are symbols of a new life and rebirth. A sign with a butterfly that has flown into the room in many peoples is equated with a visit of the soul of the deceased person. That's how these beautiful insects were treated in ancient Russia, which was reflected in fairy tales, signs and superstitions.
In ancient Europe, the butterfly symbolized the liberation of the soul at the time of death. Therefore, there is a badge with a butterfly flown into the room, it was bad, because promised death to one of the household. Close to the genius of Russian writer A.P. Chekhov was remembered about this gesture, tk. at the time of his death a huge butterfly flew into the window. Night butterflies and moths, according to some superstitions, are the souls of people who are waiting for their fate in purgatory, as well as unbaptized children.
To get away from home, avoid the negative impact of the omens, the butterfly that flew to you, you can not kill. Accurately catch it, release it in the window and treat the incident as a good sign. And if you quietly whisper your guest a cherished dream - the butterfly will certainly help to fulfill it.
Modern signs of butterflies
Almost all modern signs about butterflies promise something good. If a beautiful butterfly is circling over your head - this is a harbinger of good news. And the more elegant the butterfly, the more pleasant the news will be.
A butterfly sitting on its head promises a pleasant trip or a meeting with friends that you have not seen for a long time. Butterfly sitting on her left shoulder, warns of a meeting
If there is a pregnant woman in the house, the butterfly that has flown through the window predicts the baby's early birth and easy childbirth. It is also important that you see the butterfly in the spring first. If light - the year will be pleasant and successful, if the dark - you are waiting for the loss and trouble.
In Japan and China, butterflies symbolize love and family happiness, which is why a beautiful tradition has recently emerged to let go of these insects during the wedding. Such a live salute is not only very beautiful, it is believed that butterflies take to the skies the innermost desires of the young, so they are very quickly executed.